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Niilson Family History

Niilson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neilson, Nilson, Nelson, Nielsen, Chilson, Wilson, Nickson, Naillon

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Where is the Niilson family from?

You can see how Niilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niilson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niilson family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Niilson's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Niilson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Niilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niilson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Niilson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Niilson. For the veterans among your Niilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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